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Your best chance to see the northern lights in Alta is to be out under the night sky as often as you can. This tour...
3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Horseback riding
Come out to a real arctic ranch! just 10 minutes from alta city, Flatmoen Farm lays in quiet surroundings with wilderness in 3 directions. We...
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Venture into the Arctic night for a captivating Northern Lights hunt, where the mesmerizing aurora borealis illuminates the sky. This 4-hour small group tour begins...
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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A winter tour in Alta Fjord offers a truly magical experience. While it may be cold, the chance to spot whales makes it well worth...
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Join us for an unforgettable fishing adventure in Alta Fjord, where you can reel in species like cod, coalfish, haddock, redfish, and Atlantic halibut. Upon...
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting Alta Fjord, where nature, history, and wildlife come together in a truly immersive experience. Enjoy captivating birdwatching...
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Join us on a four hour tour and explore the coastline outside Alta on an ATV. We pick up at hotels and port in Alta...
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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On this trip all the guest will be seen and taken care of under the visiting. We take them with us on a trip in...
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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rctic countryside at a slower pace. Flatmoen Gård is the perfect spot to learn more about farm life in Northern Norway, and to connect to...
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Small group at Max 15 person in a trip at 4 hours. Clothing is not included. Bonfire with some hot drink and snacks....
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Small group Whale watching
Explore breathtaking fjord landscapes and the wildlife of the Arctic while searching for the world’s largest mammal: the whale. In November to January, the orcas,...
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure
We offer a tour for a small group to enjoy togetherness and excitement while hunting for Northern Lights in the beautiful landscapes of the Altafjord....
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Recent Alta traveler reviews
New York City
Small group Whale watching253ameeraa, Jul 2026
⭐ The Ultimate Private Arctic Adventure in Alta
Our private group experience with Alta Adventures was nothing short of exceptional and became one of the most memorable parts of our Arctic journey. From the moment we met our guide, everything was perfectly organized, allowing us to enjoy a seamless, personalized, and unforgettable adventure.Throughout our experience, we enjoyed an incredible variety of activities, including king crab fishing, whale watching, scenic hiking, and tasting authentic local cuisine. Every activity was thoughtfully planned and gave us a deeper appreciation of Alta’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and Arctic way of life.The king crab fishing was an unforgettable hands-on experience, while the whale watching offered breathtaking encounters with Arctic wildlife in their natural habitat. Our hike took us through spectacular scenery with stunning panoramic views, and sampling fresh local delicacies was the perfect way to experience the region’s culinary traditions.Our guide was outstanding—professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history, nature, and culture of Alta. Having a private group experience allowed us to enjoy every activity at our own pace while receiving personalized attention throughout the day.I highly recommend Alta Adventures to anyone visiting Northern Norway. Whether you’re looking for wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or authentic local food, they deliver an unforgettable experience with exceptional hospitality and attention to detail. We left with incredible memories and can’t wait to return for another Arctic adventure.
New York City
3 Hours Fishing Adventures in Alta Fjordismol303, Jul 2026
It was a great feeling when a cod came out of the sea.
Calm and friendly skipper. Excellent guidance for first-time sea fishing.
New York City
3 Hours Fishing Adventures in Alta FjordFarAway21302046479, Jul 2026
Great experience!
We had a great time on board with our knowledgeable and friendly captain, Øystein. We would love to do it again anytime!
New York City
Alta: 2 Hours Guided Adventure Cruise in Alta Fjordadiliva, Jun 2026
Wonderful visite
This activity was just amazing! Being on the boat during the Summer and see the arctic birds and lands capes was so incredible! A must do while in Alta!
New York City
Horseback riding394iinas, Jun 2026
Iina
From the very first contact, the customer service was frendly and welcoming.
We made this really extempore.The one-hour horse trek was absolutely incredible.
The route was breathtaking.
The horses were calm, well cared for, and a joy to ride.
We loved every single moment of this experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip.Our guide was wonderful. She took her time with us, answered all our questions, and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the experience. Her kindness and love for the horses truly shone through.The farm was absolutely beautiful and impeccably maintained.We feel incredibly lucky to have experienced this with you. Thank you for making our visit so special.Thank you for everything – this is a memory we will treasure forever.
New York City
Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobileanntroon, Apr 2026
Old boys
Magical and cold. Our ski gear did not make it, had to get other gear on. The only way to see the northern lights but bring a good camera phone capable of taking pictures in low light samsung failed but iPhone worked
New York City
Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventuremlsrga, Apr 2026
Beautiful night of lights
Since our ship was overnight in Alta, we wanted to go searching for the lights. This tour was a much cheaper option than what was offered by the ship. They conveniently pick up and return to the port. It had been cloudy all day so we weren’t expecting much but we kept driving further north away from town through many tunnels before we reached a location that they felt was promising. We were rewarded with a beautiful display that got better the longer we stayed. They served hot chocolate and pastries in the van and set up a tripod to take pictures which we really appreciated. We’re glad we chose this tour especially since we met several people on our cruise that paid much more but didn’t see any lights.
New York City
Sleigh ride Under The Northern LightsAndrew_R, Apr 2026
Superb
This was such a nice trip, it felt so personal, as if it was just friends riding and chatting and laughing. You cannot buy that sort of “vibe”. A heartfelt thanks to our host and I hope my paper dragon amused your children!
New York City
Horseback ridingjenswH3684GU, Apr 2026
Extraordinary winter horseback ride in mid-april
I already made horseback rides in Switzerland, Chile, Argentina, Kirgistan and Kasachstan. - This tour is definitly a must have! - The horses are very calm, well trained and will enjoy the beautiful winter landscape as well as the rider.For riders with basic experience it is also possible to start on a training ground before going on the trail.
New York City
4hr Finnmarksvidda Snowmobile AdventurejenswH3684GU, Apr 2026
Extraordinary winter horseback ride in mid-april
I already made horseback rides in Switzerland, Chile, Argentina, Kirgistan and Kasachstan. - This tour is definitly a must have! - The horses are very calm, well trained and will enjoy the beautiful winter landscape as well as the rider.The guide adapts the tour on your riding experience. - For basic knowledge it is, if needed, also possible to start on a training ground before going to the trail.
Ambassador145153, Apr 2026
Brilliant!
Absolutely fantastic experience. I was slightly apprehensive as I'm a 60+ female & hadn't ridden a snowmobile or motorbike before. My partner & I decided on a snowmobile each and it was the best experience of our whole trip.
We were collected from our cruise ship, taken to the office for a safety briefing etc and to collect winter riding gear. Snowmobile driving instructions were very clear and I felt very safe the whole time. We had a perfect day out on the snow- wished we could have repeated it the next day as well!
Thank you so much for making our Arctic trip so memorable. It really was the highlight of our trip!
New York City
Sleigh Ride w/ snacks – Experience Arctic Farm LifeStephen_B, Apr 2026
Pick up from port by...
Pick up from port by friendly driver, Thor and driven to the beautiful farm in stunning scenery.
The family are really friendly and welcoming chatting about the animals and their way of life.
The sleigh ride was perfect and the horses beautiful.
Home baked warm cinnamon buns and cured meats with a hot drink were served in the cosy Sami tent.
Helen_H, Apr 2026
Best excursion ever
Booked this excursion whilst on a cruise stop in Alta. We got off the cruise walked for 5 minutes pick up point easy to find we were then driven to get all our arctic waterproof gear and instructions no need to take anything everything is provided don’t forget your driving license the experience was amazing 🤩 the best trip we have done hot chocolate and danish halfway what’s not to love the guys who took us were amazing and the scenery breath taking this is a must if you visit Alta thank you 🤩
New York City
4hr Dog Sledding Trip in Gargia Valleyakiko_a, Apr 2026
Memories to last forever...
Absolutely fantastic experience. Anuk was so friendly and professional. The dogs were so happy and energetic, we could not stop smiling! The venue was quite charming too. It is not cheap however believe me, you will never regret what you have paid for. Thank you so much 💓
New York City
Northern Lights Minibus Chase Max 16 Person In Groupchance1988, Mar 2026
Fantastic Experience
Easy pick up and drop off at the port where our ship was docked. Great driver and guide who made sure we had a wonderful experience. Fortunately, the lights were very active and we stopped at various spots to see the lights. Even stayed longer at the final stop to enjoy the light display.
New York City
Sleigh Ride w/ snacks – Experience Arctic Farm LifeTony36, Mar 2026
Simply the best. 5 Stars + +
An unforgettable experience from start to finish. We are still thinking about and talking about it, now that we are back in England. Forget the large coach party tours because this is the one for you. You are treated as one of the family and we met so many of them right from their 4 year old lovely granddaughter to their charming grandmother.
You can enjoy all the details of the fabulous long sleigh ride, meeting the animals inside as well as out, and the delicious food provided, by looking down below this review. We can only agree with everything we read there. Thanks again to one and all for such a memorable morning on the ice and snow. Wish we could come again.
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